NOUN
Pfarrer/ˈp͡faʁɐ/pastor; clergyman; priest
Pfarrer is a German noun that means pastor, clergyman, or priest. It is pronounced /ˈp͡faʁɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Pfarrer".
Definitions
1.A person, usually Protestant, who leads a congregation and conducts church services.(religion)
a.male Protestant minister or pastor
Der Pfarrer hält jeden Sonntag die Predigt.—The pastor gives the sermon every Sunday.
b.general term for a clergyman, especially in a village or small town
Der neue Pfarrer ist sehr beliebt in der Gemeinde.—The new clergyman is very popular in the congregation.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Pfarrer | die Pfarrer |
| Genitive | des Pfarrers | der Pfarrer |
| Dative | dem Pfarrer | den Pfarrern |
| Accusative | den Pfarrer | die Pfarrer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pfarrer" mean in English?
- "Pfarrer" means pastor, clergyman, or priest. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pfarrer"?
- "Pfarrer" is pronounced /ˈp͡faʁɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pfarrer" der, die, or das?
- "Pfarrer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Pfarrer"?
- The plural of "Pfarrer" is "Pfarrer".
- What part of speech is "Pfarrer"?
- "Pfarrer" is a noun in German.
